Legendary NBA Star Brittney Griner told To Stay Quiet

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Brittney Griner was playing college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas

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Curry spoke on behalf of the WNBA star, she was in Russian custody after being convicted of drug smuggling charges since February arrest.

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Curry called the Biden administration to offer help.

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Curry said at the ceremony.“We cannot stop fighting for her"

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During the NBA Finals, she brought attention to her detainment.

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A Russian court sentenced Griner to nine years in prison in August, but still negotiations are going on between the U.S. and Russian govt.

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Mr. Biden called the verdict unacceptable.

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